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package org.hyperledger.besu.plugin.services.metrics;

/**
 * Allow registration of {@link MetricCategory} instances so they are recognised by the metrics
 * system and can be enabled.
 *
 * <p>Categories must be registered during plugin initialisation.
 */
public interface MetricCategoryRegistry {

  /**
   * Registers a {@link MetricCategory}.
   *
   * @param newMetricCategory The {@link MetricCategory} that is being registered.
   */
  public void addMetricCategory(final MetricCategory newMetricCategory);
}
